What is Therapeutic Writing? Therapeutic creative writing is a form of expressive therapy that uses the act of writing and processing the written word in clinical interventions for healing and personal growth. It offers personal, explorative and expressive processes, similar to creative writing’s first stages. Patients, clients, tutees and students are offered guidance and inspiration by a clinician, facilitator or creative writer, and support in choosing a subject and form. It emphasizes meta-analytical processes, encouraging individuals to think about, interact with, and analyze their thoughts and feelings rather than simply recording events. Therapeutic writing can be practiced individually, in groups, or as a supplement to other forms of therapy and can be done in person or remotely through various mediums. Therapeutic writing can help people understand themselves better, and deal with depression, distress, anxiety, addiction, fear of disease, treatment and life changes and losses ...